First published Oct 25, 2026, 11:07:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 11:07:15 AM UTC

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M 5.4 earthquake - 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea

Reported by USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past Day

USGS reported a magnitude 5.4 earthquake 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea, at 72.349 km depth (coordinates: -4.3644, 143.0843). The source lists PAGER Green, MMI 4.47, a tsunami flag of 0, and significance 449.

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Affected location: 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
Magnitude 5.4

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